Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 11:00
1963 Lambretta TV175 series 3
Estimate
£4, 500 - £5, 500
Registration No: XYJ 503A
Frame No: TV3 515405
CC: 175
MOT: Exempt
The Lambretta TV175 series 3 was launched in March 1962 and it was the first scooter supplied with an internal disc brake. It was a remarkable change from the previous TV175 series 2 with new sleek slim styling. The front shock absorbers were enhanced with extra dampers as in the previous TV series 2 models. The TV series 3 also had larger silent blocks than the previous engines and it had a very good reputation as a smooth and well-balanced scooter with great handling attributes.
This presentable and fully prepared example in our opinion was imported from Italy in 2019. Only 400 numbers apart the engine and frame are correct and original. It was substantially technically upgraded with new electrics including 6v points and condenser, new ignition, horn, control switch, rectifier, battery and bulbs. Other new parts included a new seat cover for the original Giuliari seat frame, full cable set, MPH speedometer, brakes, headlight and glass, brakes including pads and adjusters, toolbox lock and key, steering lock key re-cut by Jim Booth, fuel tap, rubbers and gaskets, new panel badges and rear shock. Also has had the original disc brake dismantled and refurbished with pads and adjusters. The original engine has been fitted with Scootopia silent block engine mounts, Scootopia series 3 exhaust, clutch plates and chaincase gasket. The correct SH1/ 20 carburettor was ultrasonically cleaned. It was then subject to a bare metal paint restoration by ‘Roadrash Paintwork’ to the tune of £1380.
The current owner who undertook the work has only done 23 miles on the scooter since the re-build. The scooter comes with build and work history, a dating later from the Lambretta Club of Great Britain and an Innocenti Certificate of Origin. Sensibly priced reserve to sell.
